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Apr
26
2007
3Well, just when you thought there weren’t enough residents at the Erwin House… along comes Frodo.
Welcome to our new neighbor, a juvenile Eastern Screech Owl, Frodo (who we named this evening while drinking hot cocoa on the deck) arrived this morning, much to my imminent surprise. I had just returned from dropping off 7yo at school when I looked up from the dash of Winona (my minivan) to see Frodo sitting atop our jogging stroller handle. I literally rubbed my eyes in disbelief.
I immediately emailed the neighborhood listserve to find out what the deal was. What kind of owl is this? And what do I do about it? Since vicious chows and ferrel cats often run amok in our neighborhood, I was worried about this little guy’s safety.
A glut of replies filled my inbox (along with the daily 200 or so emails I get regarding the Violet Crown Festival), and we eventually purchased an owl shack for our wee guest.
Along with Trixie and Piper, I am pleased to welcome Frodo into the Erwin Family. What a wonderful surprise!
3 Comments for Another New Erwin
Joanna Fried
April 26, 2007, 9:37 pm
April 26, 2007, 9:37 pm
That is so awesome. I thought we were special because a 175 pound great dane showed up to visit us (I think it’s because we smell like suckers but we also have 3 dogs) and stayed for an awesome 16 hours. He was wonderful and we considered a 4th dog??????????. But, your owl is one unique visitor. How exciting. Hang in there. Oh, you are on my radar for chips, queso and salsa for your musicians. Take care.
Leslie
April 26, 2007, 10:48 pm
April 26, 2007, 10:48 pm
Wow!!! I’m impressed! I hope Frodo sticks around!
Laurie
April 28, 2007, 9:54 am
April 28, 2007, 9:54 am
Looking at the screech owl “range map” on the page you linked to it appears extra rare that he’s in your neighborhood. He looks like a Frodo!! Good name.